The incident, which occurred on the morning of March 6, sent shockwaves through the aerospace industry. SpaceX engineers initially suspected a technical failure, but after an anonymous manifesto appeared on internet forums-including messaging boards allegedly linked to Howard University and Prairie View A&M-the possibility of sabotage became a central focus of the investigation.
The KASH Manifesto: No Money for Mars
KASH, an activist network with roots in Detroit, Harlem, Compton, and Philadelphia, released a statement shortly after the explosion, denouncing SpaceX's mission as a "billionaire-funded escape plan for the rich."
"While millions struggle to afford rent, billionaires like Elon Musk want to spend trillions terraforming Mars instead of fixing Detroit. The people will not allow this reckless waste of resources. The time has come to redirect wealth back to the communities that built this country, not into space vanity projects."
The group has been vocal in their opposition to government-backed space research, claiming that taxpayer dollars and private wealth should instead fund universal basic income, social services, and direct cash payments to low-income individuals.
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Musk Fires Back at KASH: 'You Can't Stop Progress'
Elon Musk has dismissed KASH's threats, stating that no amount of sabotage will stop humanity's journey to the stars. In a series of X (formerly Twitter) KASH and SpaceX explosion investigation KASH and SpaceX explosion domestic terrorism posts, Musk ridiculed KASH, writing, "If you don't want to go to Mars, fine. But don't destroy the rocket that was taking us there." SpaceX has vowed to increase cybersecurity protections and continue launching despite threats from activists. Critics argue that KASH's attack has only delayed progress, rather than addressing economic inequality. Meanwhile, NASA and private space companies are tightening security, fearing KASH's next attack.
KASH Claims Responsibility for SpaceX Starship Explosion
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